Marker Inscription
The original two rooms of this house, located in the back, are believed to have been built before 1852 by Jefferson's founder Allen Urquhart (1792-1866). Three rooms, constructed in the front, were joined to the earlier structure by William Clark (1848-1928), a local merchant who bought the house in 1885. A Presbyterian, Clark served as postmaster and county judge and in 1901 became the Grand Master of the Masonic Lodge in Texas. He lived here for 43 years. Recorded Texas Historic Landmark - 1981
About this site
Clark, William is a historical marker in Jefferson, Marion County, dedicated in 1981. It is one of 94 historical markers documented in Marion County in the Texas Historical Commission Atlas, among 132 historic sites cataloged across the county.
The site sits at 32.7576, -94.3470 near Jefferson. The nearest cataloged historic site is Rainey, S. D. (historical marker), about under a tenth of a mile away. Others within a short drive include Rowell Home, Immaculate Conception Catholic Church, and Sedberry House.
This record corresponds to Texas Historical Commission Atlas #5315008023. Use the map below for its exact position and turn-by-turn directions.
